The historic port and coast — Callao, with its up-and-coming arts district (the murals and galleries of the 'Monumental Callao'), colonial fort and seafood, plus the beaches stretching south of the city. Gritty, characterful and off the tourist trail, further out and best visited by day; a base here is unusual, but it puts you near the coast and a raw, real slice of Lima. Best explored by tour or day trip. Edgy, creative and authentic.
€25–55
typical per night in Peru
Easy on the wallet
Among the cheapest areas to sleep in Lima.
Where it sits
The circle is Callao & the coast and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Larco Museum16 min taxi5.4 km
- Plaza Mayor & the historic centre29 min taxi9.6 km
- San Francisco Monastery & catacombs30 min taxi9.9 km
- World-class fine dining32 min taxi10.5 km
- Huaca Pucllana33 min taxi11.0 km
- Ceviche & Peruvian cuisine36 min taxi12.0 km
- The Malecón & clifftop parks38 min taxi12.6 km
- Barranco & the Bridge of Sighs44 min taxi14.7 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 12.The Costa Verde beaches — Below Lima's cliffs runs the Costa Verde, a string of pebbly Pacific beaches where surfers ride the waves year-round beneath the clifftop city. In summer (Dec–March) the beaches fill with sun-seekers; year-round, it's a fine spot to watch the surfers, walk the shore, or take a beginner surf lesson in the birthplace of South American surfing. Not a tropical paradise, but a breezy, local slice of coastal Lima; go for the surf, the sea air and the cliff views above. A pleasant seaside escape. Best in summer.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Callao & the coast; flights via Google Flights.